Outgoingness: meaning, definitions and examples

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outgoingness

 

[ ˈaʊtˌɡoʊ.ɪŋ.nəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personality trait

The quality or state of being friendly, sociable, and extroverted; the tendency to seek out social interactions and enjoy being around other people.

Synonyms

extroversion, friendliness, sociability.

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Word Description / Examples
outgoingness

Best used to describe a general tendency or quality of being friendly and willing to engage with others in various social situations.

  • Her outgoingness made her the life of the party
  • John's outgoingness helps him make friends easily
sociability

Typically used to describe someone's ability to interact comfortably and effectively in social environments. Often considered a softer or more neutral term than extroversion.

  • Jen's sociability made her an excellent group leader
  • Their sociability helps them network well in their industry
extroversion

Used to refer to a personality trait characterized by a focus on external activities and interactions. Often found in psychological discussions or descriptions of someone's character.

  • In psychology, extroversion is considered one of the key personality traits
  • Tom's extroversion makes him thrive in social environments
friendliness

Ideal for emphasizing the quality of being kind and pleasant towards others. It is a broad term that can apply to specific actions or general behavior.

  • Her friendliness won over even the most reserved of newcomers
  • Sam's friendliness made the new employee feel welcome

Examples of usage

  • She is known for her outgoingness and ability to make friends easily.
  • His outgoingness and charm make him a natural leader.
  • I admire her outgoingness and confidence in social situations.

Translations

Translations of the word "outgoingness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extroversão

🇮🇳 बहिर्मुखता

🇩🇪 Extrovertiertheit

🇮🇩 ekstroversi

🇺🇦 екстравертованість

🇵🇱 ekstrawersja

🇯🇵 外向性 (がいこうせい)

🇫🇷 extraversion

🇪🇸 extroversión

🇹🇷 dışa dönüklük

🇰🇷 외향성

🇸🇦 الانبساطية

🇨🇿 extroverze

🇸🇰 extroverzia

🇨🇳 外向性 (wàixiàng xìng)

🇸🇮 ekstrovertnost

🇮🇸 útgengt

🇰🇿 экстраверттілік

🇬🇪 ექსტრავერტულობა

🇦🇿 ekstravertlik

🇲🇽 extroversión

Etymology

The word 'outgoingness' is derived from the term 'outgoing,' which originally meant 'leaving or departing.' Over time, it evolved to also describe someone who is friendly and sociable. The suffix '-ness' is added to 'outgoing' to form 'outgoingness,' indicating the quality or state of being friendly and extroverted.

See also: outgoings.